Simplified model for prediction of compressive strength of alkali-activated natural pozzolans

Dali Bondar

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Abstract

The assessment of pozzolanic activity is essential for estimating the reaction of a material as pozzolan. Natural pozzolans can be activated and condensed with sodium silicate in an alkaline environment to synthesize high performance cementitious construction materials with low environmental impact. In this paper, the pozzolanic activities of five natural pozzolans are studied. The correlation between type and chemical composition of natural pozzolan, which affects the formation of the geopolymer gel phase, both for the calcined and untreated natural pozzolans, have been reviewed. The improvement in pozzolanic properties was studied following heat treatment including calcinations and/or elevated curing temperature by using alkali solubility, and compressive strength tests. A model was developed to allow prediction of the alkali-activated pozzolan strength versus their chemical compositions, alkali solubility, and crystallinity.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)391-400
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume24
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 2011

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